The German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) is a member of the Leibniz Association. The institute’s mission is to conduct experimental and clinical research in the field of nutrition and health, with the aim of understanding the molecular basis of nutrition-dependent diseases, and of developing new strategies for treatment and prevention.
The project investigates how signals from the stomach interact with brain systems supporting arousal, attention and cognition. Combining electrogastrography (EGG) with EEG, fMRI and peripheral physiology, we study the neural dynamics of stomach–brain coupling in healthy individuals. A central aim is to determine whether experimentally induced changes in arousal influence gastric–brain coupling independently of changes in gastric activity, and how these dynamics relate to vigilance and behaviour. The postdoc will lead electrophysiological and multimodal analyses, contribute to experiments involving pharmacological and physiological manipulations, and have scope to develop an independent research line within the programme.
Skills and requirements:
- Excellent Master degree and doctoral degree in the areas of Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience or Biology
- Strong background in electrophysiology (EEG, MEG, Intracranial EEG) and/or strong background in neuroimaging (fMRI data analysis, SPM, FSL)
- Solid understanding of statistics and signal processing and Python/Matlab
- High motivation for interdisciplinary research on brain–body interactions
- Experience with physiological data (EGG, ECG, Respiration, Pupil) or Psychophysics is an asset
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
- Very high motivation and willingness for interdisciplinary collaboration in a diverse research environment
We offer:
- Excellent technical equipment, a wide range of experimental methods and a dynamic and interactive research environment
- Remuneration according to TV-L, level 13, plus annual special payment and company pension scheme
- Family-friendly working conditions (certificate “audit berufundfamilie”)
- Supporting of mobility with a jobticket for using the public transport
- Easy accessibility by public transport or car (including free parking)
- 30 days of vacation
- Participation in the benefits program for employees („Corporate Benefits“)
The advertised position is available for 1 year with the option of extension.
We promote the employment of people with severe disabilities and are committed to equal opportunities for them. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications.
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1 Postdoc (m/f/d) / Junior Research Group Gut-Brain Interactions (GBI) in Potsdam Arbeitgeber: Dife
Das Deutsche Institut für Ernährungsforschung Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE) ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine dynamische und internationale Forschungsumgebung bietet. Mit einem klaren Fokus auf interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit und exzellente Arbeitsbedingungen, einschließlich familienfreundlicher Regelungen und umfangreicher Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten, ermöglicht das DIfE seinen Mitarbeitern, ihre eigenen Forschungsschwerpunkte zu entwickeln und an innovativen Projekten zur personalisierten Gesundheitsförderung zu arbeiten. Zudem profitieren die Mitarbeiter von einer attraktiven Vergütung nach TV-L sowie zusätzlichen Leistungen wie einem Jobticket und 30 Tagen Urlaub.
